Lifestyles Of The Rich And Poor Flashcards
What were some key differences in the lifestyles of the rich and poor in Elizabethan England?
Rich had luxurious homes, fine clothing, and access to education, while the poor lived in small, crowded houses, wore simple clothes, and often lacked education.
True or False: The rich in Elizabethan England had access to better healthcare than the poor.
True
What were some common jobs for the rich in Elizabethan England?
Landowners, nobles, court officials, merchants, and professionals like lawyers and doctors.
What were some common jobs for the poor in Elizabethan England?
Farm laborers, servants, apprentices, and craftsmen.
How did the rich in Elizabethan England typically entertain themselves?
With grand feasts, hunting, theater, music, and dancing.
What type of clothing did the rich wear in Elizabethan England?
Fine fabrics like silk, velvet, and satin, adorned with jewels and embroidery.
True or False: The poor in Elizabethan England had access to quality education.
False
What type of housing did the rich live in during Elizabethan times?
Large, well-appointed manor houses or palaces.
How did the poor in Elizabethan England typically entertain themselves?
With simple games, storytelling, and attending public events like fairs.
What were some challenges faced by the poor in Elizabethan England?
Poverty, disease, lack of education, and limited access to resources.
What were some common forms of transportation for the rich in Elizabethan England?
Carriages, horses, and boats.
True or False: The rich and poor in Elizabethan England had equal access to legal justice.
False
What were some common forms of transportation for the poor in Elizabethan England?
Walking or using carts.
What were some common leisure activities for the rich in Elizabethan England?
Hunting, falconry, horseback riding, and attending social events like masques.
True or False: The poor in Elizabethan England had access to adequate sanitation facilities.
False
What were some common leisure activities for the poor in Elizabethan England?
Playing games like skittles, attending public executions, and watching traveling entertainers.
How did the diets of the rich and poor in Elizabethan England differ?
The rich had access to a variety of meats, fish, and exotic spices, while the poor mainly ate bread, cheese, and vegetables.
True or False: The poor in Elizabethan England had opportunities for social mobility.
False
What were some common pastimes for the rich in Elizabethan England?
Hunting, hawking, dancing, and attending plays.
How did the rich in Elizabethan England demonstrate their social status through clothing?
By wearing expensive fabrics, ornate accessories, and the latest fashions.
True or False: The rich and poor in Elizabethan England had equal access to legal representation.
False
What were some common forms of entertainment for the poor in Elizabethan England?
Watching street performers, attending public spectacles, and playing games.
How did the poor in Elizabethan England often supplement their diets?
By foraging for wild plants, fishing, or hunting small game.
True or False: The rich in Elizabethan England had limited access to luxury goods.
False
